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Did X Out Wash-In Acne Treatment help my teenage son? Product Test Drive Part 2 #review

X Out treatment before and after

Parenting a teen can be a challenge in so many ways, one of which is trying to help them care for their skin. Finding products that help to keep acne and other skin issues at bay during the teenage years can be a major headache! You may remember that a few weeks ago, My son let you know that he … [Continue Reading...]

{almost} Wordless Wednesday – raindrops, rooster and a sunset

chickens under the bird feeder

It's been an up and down week but I'm still doing well with keeping up on the #marchphotoaday meme on Instagram. In between the few rainy days, we've had some absolutely gorgeous out-of-the-norm ones reaching temps near the mid 60's! The chickens love it and take every opportunity to sneak up front … [Continue Reading...]

Messes don’t go away when the kids get older – they just get better!

painting a board

My kids rarely make a real mess these days. It's been what seems like ages since they were those mud puddle splashing, cake frosting smashing, chopping their own hair off little hellions that they used to be! Don't let them fool you though, being older doesn't mean they don't still add a little … [Continue Reading...]

Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games Countdown #giveaway {soundtrack, pin, book, posters & more}

Katniss Everdeen The Hunger Games

The countdown is on! There are only 14 more days until Lionsgate's The Hunger Games begin! My daughter and I are anxiously awaiting opening day of this movie after reading all of the books. We are so excited! {as you may be able to tell from the excessive exclamation points!}  Fourteen more days … [Continue Reading...]

Infographic: How much sleep do you need?

science of sleep Infographic

I thought that this Infographic on sleep was super interesting. As an adult, I should be gettign from 9 to 7 hours of sleep per night..... Um. not so much. Honestly, I'm probably lucky if I get 4. This is not good. Perhaps this is why my brain just does not like to cooperate with me! How much sleep … [Continue Reading...]

On Our Table

Pepperoni and Cheese Balls and Bread with frozen dough

cheese and pepperoni bread

We bought the store out, so we decided to make our own! Super G. decided that since we always seem to buy up all of the pepperoni balls at the grocery store, that we should start making our own instead. Pepperoni Balls are the easiest things to make -- all they are is dough, pepperoni and cheese. … [Read More...]

Spaghetti Torte Recipe – or make ’em think it’s cake!

April fools day spaghetti cake

Here is that Spaghetti Torte I tricked the kids with on April Fool's Day. I am going to be making this recipe again, it was very good, and very cheesy. I don't even want to know how many calories are in it though! I'm sure that if you were to use lower fat varieties of the cheeses and sauce, and use … [Read More...]

Welch’s Share Your Moments + PB&J Cookies! #Sharewhatsgood

Welchs-peanut-butter-cookies

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Welch's. I received product samples to facilitate my review, and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. This photograph of my cousin, daughter and son at his graduation party in July makes me smile every time I see … [Read More...]

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Home & Garden

diy rustic wheel herb container garden project

DIY Rustic Wheel Herb Garden How-To #MiracleGroProject

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Miracle-Gro for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Gardening should be fun!  I love to … [Read More...]

my weekly menu board

DIY Photo Frame Menu Board with Fellowes Saturn2 95 Laminator

I know I have been saying it a LOT, but it is almost time for our kids to go back to school! Nine more days until the big day! We have been getting … [Read More...]

Family Moments

Dinosaur Park 1988 - Rapid City, South Dakota

Dad and The Giant Dinosaur :: Throw Back Thursday #tbt

I have wanted to participate in Throwback Thursday for a while now, but I always forget! Not today! I dug out some old photos and hope to remember to … [Read More...]

recipe book from a mini photo album

Preserve Memories with a DIY Photo Album Recipe Book #CanonPIXMA

This is a sponsored conversation inspired by the Canon PIXMA MG7120. All thoughts and opinions are genuine and 100% my own. For more information on … [Read More...]